Victory Heights Trail Network
This is a popular local trail network that caters for nature study, bushwalking, trail running and mountain biking.
Access to the facility is from Bath Terrace where there is:
- Off-street parking
- Public toilets
- Visitor information
- Drinking water and bike washdown
The trail network supports 60 hectares of remnant eucalypt forest and seasonal creeks set amongst low hills interspersed by 25km of well-maintained singletracks that cater for families and trail users of all fitness and skill levels.
For families with smaller children requiring supervision there is a 2km kids bike track and large shelter and picnic tables located a short walk from the entrance, as well as beginner-grade jump line to develop their bike handling and confidence in the air, when they are ready.
Bushwalkers and trail runners can enjoy three signposted loops of 2km, 3km and 5km that are included in a total of 17km of shared use singletracks distributed throughout the network, in addition to 5km of fire roads.
Mountain bikers are well catered for with graded Green, Blue and Black trails including 14 one-way (MTB-Only) descents featuring a large number and variety of jumps and technical challenges. Favorite descents for experienced riders include Sideline, Gully, Double Mocha, The 4x4, Popgun, Double Espresso, Six Rocks, Dropside and Wreck It Rod.
All trails are clearly signposted as either shared use, or exclusively for mountain bikes.
Dog walking is permitted within the facility subject to animals being secured on a lead at all times.
Every Saturday at 7am you can participate, volunteer and make new friends by joining Victory Heights Trail Parkrun, a fee weekly 5km run/jog/walk around a well-marshalled and signposted circuit. Pre-register here and follow the signs from the entrance to the 5km start.
Cooloola Trail Care Alliance, as the developer and manager of the facility, holds regular working bees and trail maintenance days. To get in touch, become involved, or keep up to date with announcements such as events, changed conditions and opening times, you can access the Facebook page here.
Businesses, sporting clubs and other organised groups that wish to utilise the facility must first make a booking and sign a waiver of liability by emailing cooloolatrailcarealliance@gmail.com a completed booking form that can be accessed here.
Booking availability can be viewed in a public calendar available here.
Access and use of the facility by any individual, group or entity is subject to the facility’s Usage Management Policy located here.
